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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,686, 64,415.60 and 26,541.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,686, 64,415.60 and 26,541.30 is: 36,620.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,686 : 64,415.60 = 26,541.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,686/64,415.60 = 26,541.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,686x = 64,415.60 × 26,541.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,686x = 1,709,673,764.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,673,764.28/46,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,620.69

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